Billy Sheehan, one of the most electrifying bass players in the world, introduces his Yamaha BB714BS Signature Bass Guitar.

Based on the classic BB414 bass body style and constructed of a solid alder body with a bolt-on maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, this four-string signature bass features a unique woofer pickup in the neck position that Sheehan designed with Yamaha's master guitar builder, John Gaudesi. Aesthetic details include gorgeous black nickel hardware and a solid brass bridge.

Known as one of the most dynamic bassists to ever pick up a 4-string, Sheehan made his name with Mr. Big and David Lee Roth and has an active solo career recording, touring, and making special clinic appearances.

FEATURES

4-string model

Solid alder body

Bolt-on maple neck

Rosewood fingerboard

Black nickel hardware

Ceramic pickups

Chrome tuners

The Yamaha Sheehan bass puts a unique spin on the classic BB series with updated features.

I purchased the BB714BS after playing it before a Billy Sheehan clinic. Even met Billy and got him to sign the headstock. Now, I care a lot more about how a bass sounds and feels than the name on it. This model is a very unique instrument. It can absolutely BOOM out with the humbucker "woofer" pickup dialed way up, or find a more sensitive side via the multiple position tone knob and blending in the P pickup. The neck fits me perfectly; the bass has a fast action. Billy did spec the ingredients for this bass with Yamaha. No, it doesn't have a scalloped fretboard or stereo. Buy the Attitude if you want that. I play this bass professionally, along with a Washburn USA custom 5 string and a Fender fretless. Each bass has it's own sound. The BB714BS is a blast to rock out on. The fit and finish are great, and the quality/value quotient is high. If you want a rock-out sound, this is a fine instrument for the money.

I tried out this bass in a shop today, it played ok, sounded alright, but its really not worth what is being charged for it.its not in stereo, so the sound can get a little muddy from the neck pickup. and if you dont use the neck pickup it sounds just like a p bass, and the neck isnt any thicker than a standard p bass.this unfortunately is not a billy sheehan bass, rather a BB bass with a humbucker in the neck position and a p-bass pickup in the middle.save up for the attitude II